In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, RJ Mamata Sehgal - AIR Rainbow, is in a conversation with our CEO, Chitra Iyer, where she speaks about what is Autism and her thoughts on how accepting people are of Autistic children today. She shared about the achievements of three young adults Varun, Nehal and Usaid who are huge inspirations to their peers and many more. This exclusive episode was broadcast LIVE in Hindi on the occasion of International Women's Day. For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/3423ehw Or Write to us on - [email protected] In Pursuit of Your Happiness, Team MFA

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, Chitra is talking to Dr. Alka A Subramanyam, Dr. Henal Shah, Dr. Malay Dave, each with 20 to 25 years of professional psychiatry experience, all associated with Nair Hospital, Mumbai. Listen to them in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where they speak about: How they set up ADI - Autism Dynamic Interventions, a special school specific for Autistic children The key Learnings of working on a project like ADI in a government led municipal hospital  How they have impacted lives of families of autistic children and also their colleagues at Nair Hospital For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/3423ehw Or Write to us on - [email protected] In Pursuit of Your Happiness, Team MFA

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, Chitra is talking to Ms. Aparna Das, a Special Needs Educator and the Founder of Arunima, an established vocational cum residential centre for adults with Autism and other challenges, that radiates warmth from the word go. Listen to her in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where she speaks about: How she set up Arunima to help her sibling, Runi, a person with Autism  Her thoughts on why siblings need to participate in the future planning of their own Why is it important to plan finances early to secure the future of Children with Special Needs For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/3423ehw Or Write to us on - [email protected] In Pursuit of Your Happiness, Team MFA

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, Chitra is talking to Dr. Saifuddin and Dr. Shalini Bijliwala, two of the senior-most Occupational Therapists in the country.  Listen to them in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where they speak about:  1. Their journey as Occupational Therapists  2. How their unique method of using gadgets & technology as part of therapy has helped children as well as adults with Special Needs 3. How they guide families members with Future Planning for their child with Special Needs For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aS Or Write to us on - [email protected] In Pursuit of Your Happiness, Team MFA

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, Chitra is talking to Ms. Paramita Mazumder, Founder of Sunshine School, a Special Needs Parent, Educator and Counselor. Listen to her in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where she shares her thoughts on: 1. Her journey as a Special Needs Parent 2. How she set up a school and a vocational centre for her son and other children 3. The importance of planning finances for securing the future of Children with Special Needs For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aS Or Write to us on - [email protected] In Pursuit of Your Happiness, Team MFA

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, we have with us Dr. Roopa Srinivasan, a Developmental Paediatrician who heads the Clinical Services at Ummeed Child Development Centre. Listen to her in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where she shares her thoughts on: 1. How important is a developmental paediatrician’s role in the diagnosis and treatment of a Special Needs Child 2. How does she guide families to think about future planning for their Child For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aS Or Write to us on - [email protected] In Pursuit of Your Happiness, Team MFA

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, we have with us, Ms. Chaula Badiani, M.S. (O.T). She has been a practicing Occupational Therapist for over 20 years and runs REACH Therapy Center For Children in Mumbai. Listen to her in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where she shares how she helps families articulate and achieve the wishes and dreams for their Child in the next six months and how it helps with the future planning for Children with Special Needs. For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aS Or Write to us on - [email protected] In Pursuit of Your Happiness, Team MFA

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, we have with us Dr. Rubina Lal, a parent, professor, special educator and researcher. She is the Founder member of Sopan, an NGO that works for Autism.  Listen to her in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where she shares her thoughts on: 1. As an expert in the field of Autism and after having worked with the government and other private institutions, what is the big change that she has seen over 40 years? What is her 'ask' for the coming decades? 2. What are the 3 most important things she would like to tell the newly diagnosed Special Needs Parents? 3. What are her thoughts on the 'future planning' of Special Needs Children as they become adults? For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aS Or Write to us on - [email protected] In Pursuit of Your Happiness, Team MFA

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, we have with us Dr. Harish Shetty, one of the best Psychiatrists in Mumbai with an experience of over 3 decades in the field of Mental Health. He is a trainer, researcher & an avid blogger. He is known for his work with de-addiction, suicide prevention, and for his petition to abolish segregation for students based on marks in schools. He has also founded “Maitri” an organization that works with families affected by mental illness and has been instrumental in training a large number of medical personnel in the field of mental health. Listen to him in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where he shares his thoughts on: 1. How children with disabilities should be able to go to better and bigger schools which are near to their homes just like other children 2. The need for multidisciplinary setup at government and private hospitals to handle Special Needs Children   3. The importance of counselling for Special Needs Families For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aS Or Write to us on - [email protected] In Pursuit of Your Happiness, Team MFA

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, we have with us Ms. Dinaz Wadia, Senior Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist. She is also a certified Handle therapist, a Play therapist, a trained Counselor, and is a qualified Makaton tutor and practitioner. Listen to her in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where she will speak about: 1. Her journey as a Speech therapist 2. The importance of Speech therapy for a child and an adult 3. The 3 key things she would like to see changing in India for people with disabilities For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aS Or Write to us on - [email protected] In Pursuit of Your Happiness, Team MFA

In this episode, Ms. Gopika Kapoor is in a conversation with Chitra Iyer. Chitra, talks about her journey as a Special Needs Parent, how she helped set up Forum for Autism (a parent support group), and the importance of Financial Planning for Special Needs Children. Click on any of the links to listen to the Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/36Lqpdp Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3gNMn4i Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3i0B3AJ (live links are given in the email) For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars, etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism, because the challenges faced and future planning required for it, is quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the special needs families and other groups you know. You can get in touch with us - (+91) 9833785892 / [email protected]

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, we have with us Dr. Vrajesh Udani, MD Consultant and a renowned Neurologist in India, specializing in Child Neurology and Epilepsy. He will be sharing insights from his 30 years of experience in the field of neurology and epilepsy with respect to Children with Special Needs. Listen to him in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where he will answer key questions such as: 1. When should a Parent approach a pediatric neurologist for diagnosis? 2. What are the precautions that a family should take to reduce the risk of a disability occurring in their Child? 3. What is epilepsy? How is it treated and how is it managed in Children with Special Needs? For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer, is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aS Or Write to us on - [email protected] In Pursuit of Your Happiness, Team MFA

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, we have with us Dr. Sushama Nagarkar, a Special Needs Parent, Counsellor and Special Educator. She is the Managing Trustee of Yash Charitable Trust and Co-founder of Arpan Cafe & ASK - Adult Support Kendra. Cafe Arpan is Mumbai's first cafe that employs and is run by persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Listen to her in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where she shares her insights on: 1. Her journey as a Special Needs Parent 2. Her advice to Parents on Person Centred Planning for the future 3. Her NGO - Yash Charitable Trust and her learnings after launching ASK and Arpan Cafe 4. The future plans for her Daughter and new projects. For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aS Or  Write to us on - [email protected]

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, we have with us Dr. Anjali Joshi, a Senior Occupational and Sensory Integration Therapist, working with Children with disabilities in India. She is a Fellow of Academic Council of Indian Occupational Therapy Association of India. Dr. Joshi has received the prestigious Spandan Award by the Ministry of Justice and Social Empowerment, for her work in the field of disability. Listen to her in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where she shares her insights on: The importance of Occupational Therapy to a Child with disability Availability of the services of Occupational Therapists in India and what she feels should be made accessible for Children with Special Needs in the country. For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aS Or  Write to us on - [email protected]

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, we have with us Ms. Sunita Lele, a Special Needs Parent, Founder of SaaD (Support All Abled Differently) and a Special Educator. She is also the author of the book 'Autism - Ek Bikat Vaat te Vahivaat'.  Listen to her in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where she speaks on: Her journey as a Special Needs Parent How she became a Counsellor for other Children and her mission towards educating Special Needs Families The importance of planning finances for securing the future of Special Needs Children For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer is a Special Needs Parent herself and also a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aS Or  Write to us on - [email protected]

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, we have with us Ms. Merry Barua, a Special Needs Parent and the Founder & Director of three pioneering institutions in India - 1)  Action for Autism: a Parent Support Group, 2) Open Door - a Special Needs School for Autism and 3) Ananda: a Residential Home for Special Needs Individuals. She is an activist, educator, trainer, and advocate for the rights of persons with Autism & of their families. Her untiring work had resulted in Autism being included in the Disability Act passed by the Indian Parliament. Listen to her in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where she shares her insights on: 1) How she educated herself and became empowered to become an expert on Autism. 2) Her personal journey through setting up the three institutions that have helped so many Special Needs Families across the country. 3) Her beautiful and powerful insights to parents through her journey with her son, Neeraj. For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer is a Special Needs Parent herself and also a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us: Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aS Or Contact us on - (+91) 9833785892 or [email protected]

In this episode, we have with us Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy, a Developmental Paediatrician and an expert on Child Disability. She is an advisor to the Government of India, WHO and UNICEF. But most of us know her as the founder of Ummeed Child Development Centre, one of the leading NGO's of the country which is working relentlessly to make the inclusion of Children with Developmental Disabilities a visible agenda for India. Listen to her in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where she shares her insights on: 1. The future financial security of Children with Disabilities. 2. Why every Special Need Family should have a coach or a mentor in their life. 3. Along with some negative effect of COVID-19, how there has been a positive impact and change in the lives of Families with Special Needs Children. For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer is a Special Needs Parent herself and also a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 21 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 15-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism, because the challenges faced and future planning required for it, is quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the special needs families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us: Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aS Or Write to us on - [email protected]

The fourth episode addresses ‘How much Corpus you will need to achieve your family’s goals’. In this podcast, Chitra Iyer shares a step by step process to arrive at the corpus required to achieve your family's goals. She shares with you her personal financial goals and the detailed planning she did for her family. You will also get some important tips and golden rules to achieve the corpus. Please get a paper and pen and do some thinking and estimating for yourself as you listen to this episode. In case you need more clarity, you can book a Complimentary 30-minute session with Chitra here - http://bit.ly/2XBF5aS. For some of you who are new here, Chitra Iyer is a special needs mother herself. Her 21-year-old son Shravan has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. She is also a Trustee at Forum for Autism, a parent support organization. She is a Financial Coach by profession & the CEO at MFA, a world-class firm that is making a real difference in the lives of people by helping them live their Happiest Financial Life. She has been guiding hundreds of special needs families with planning and securing their children's future with respect to finances, legal requirements and many other aspects. In case you have not already subscribed to this podcast, please do so now so that you do not miss any upcoming episodes which will be published fortnightly. In case you need help you can get it here – Phone : +91 98337 85892 Email : [email protected]

The Expert Speaks Series - Part 1 Happy to launch a new series called The Expert Speaks under The Special Needs Children Podcast with Chitra Iyer. In this series, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life. In this episode, we have with us Shreya Jain, a sibling and guardian to her Special Needs brother. She is also the CEO & Founder of Reservoir, a place where Special Needs Families can find various kinds of services under one roof. Listen to this insightful conversation where Chitra and Shreya discuss the various legal documents required and actions that you need to take to protect your child legally and financially, even when you are no longer around. For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer is a Special Needs Parent herself and also a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 21 year old son, Shravan has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 15-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc. We would like to emphasize here that 'Special needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism, because the challenges faced and future planning required for it, is quite similar. Do listen and share it with all the special needs families and other groups you know. To get in touch with us: Email ID - [email protected]

The third episode addresses ‘How to take the first step to set up financial goals for your family’. In this podcast, Chitra Iyer shares how to begin this process step by step, irrespective of how old or young your child is. You will see how just by setting goals you get full clarity about what you are working towards and how a family can meet all their goals by planning for them meticulously. Chitra takes you through each of her own goals with details, to help you understand clearly. You can take a paper and pen and actually take the first step along with her as you listen to this episode. Chitra Iyer is a special needs mother herself. Her 21-year-old son Shravan has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. She is also a Trustee at Forum for Autism, a parent support organization. She is a Financial Coach by profession & the CEO at MFA, a world-class firm that is making a real difference in the lives of people by helping them live their Happiest Financial Life. She has been guiding hundreds of special needs families with planning and securing their children's future with respect to finances, legal requirements and many other aspects. In case you have not already subscribed to this podcast, please do so now so that you do not miss any upcoming episodes which will be published fortnightly. In case you need help you can get it here – Phone : +91 98337 85892 Email : [email protected]